Our focus determines our fate. As I mentioned in a previous blog entry, there is an old saying, “You are what you think.” What are you focusing on? What are your goals? Do you have goals? Is there someone or something that drives your thoughts? Whether we realize it or not, there is something orContinue reading “Focus Determines Fate”
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The Cost of Freedom
As we head into this weekend to celebrate our country’s Independence Day, we often see freedom in commercials, on billboards, on social media—basically everywhere we turn. Have you taken time to contemplate what freedom for our country and as a Christian means? As someone who served in our military for twenty years, I take ourContinue reading “The Cost of Freedom”
Continually Seeking
Have you experienced believing something was true for most of your life only to find out it was not? What was your reaction when you found your belief was disproved? Were you upset? Were you in disbelief? Was it an ‘ah-ha’ moment? The most common false truth most of us experience is our belief inContinue reading “Continually Seeking”
On The Spot
Have you ever worried about being caught on the spot and not know what to say? Does it concern you in your job? Is it a concern with your friends? Is it the reason you don’t talk to people about Jesus? Do you know there is help? There are times in our lives when weContinue reading “On The Spot”
To The Ends Of The Earth
Have you ever wanted to be part of a major movement? Have you wanted to be on the championship team? Do you continue to long to be part of something bigger than yourself? Do you know you can be? Isn’t it great to be on a winning team? Winning tournaments, championships, hefting trophies is aContinue reading “To The Ends Of The Earth”
Unconventional Saving
Are you concerned about others? Do you hope for a better life for them? Are you concerned about your fellow countrymen? Do you long to see positive change taking place? Are you concerned for their souls? I’m sure most of us are concerned for our families. We long for our children to be successful andContinue reading “Unconventional Saving”
Who Is Number One?
What motivates you? Is it setting goals? Is it seeking notoriety? Are you trying to do better for your family? Do you strive to increases your pay? Why? What is your motive? Is it out of selfishness or to fulfill God’s plan for your life? Our culture is driven by getting more. More for ourselves.Continue reading “Who Is Number One?”
Choose Better
How good are you at making decisions? Do you weigh the choices before you carefully? Do you consider the pros and cons of each option? Or do you simply make your choices based on feeling or on a whim? How has your decision-making worked out for you? We all use different processes to make decisions.Continue reading “Choose Better”
Irrelevant Questions
Are you an inquisitive person? Do you ask lots of questions? Do you ask irrelevant questions? Is the person who asks tons of questions an annoyance to you? Do you get frustrated with all the questions? We’ve heard the saying, “There is no bad question.” That statement is typically stated in a classroom and withinContinue reading “Irrelevant Questions”
Braggart
Do you like people who brag on themselves? Is it enjoyable to be around people who constantly talk about themselves? Would you rather have your ears cut off than listen to them? Are you someone who boasts about yourself? In general, we don’t really care to listen to braggarts. You have heard them. It doesn’tContinue reading “Braggart”
Marty Pressey 